Little Hartley Farm Rosedale
Catering Services in Lithgow

There are two ways to receive advantage of what the farm has to offer, either by leasing a share, or by purchasing a share in the farm. Harley Valley Holiday Farm is a cooperative, members buy their shares in the cooperative and then contribute to its maintenance and operation through a yearly levy. Membership allows unlimited access to all the facilities, activities and benefits a visit to the farm provides. All the benefits, without the hassle of maintaining your own property. Every cabin also has access to a large veranda where you can sit and relax, and chat with friends. An en suite bathroom with shower and toilet, as well as a kitchenette with refrigerator and cooking facilities are provided in every unit. Every cabin also has use of its own BBQ facilities, both gas and wood fired (for the traditionalists). And of course, each cabin also has its own communal outdoor fireplace, where many a high tale has been told over a wine or two. Beginning called the Mount Victoria Inn, it was worn as a halfway stop for fatigued travelers on their way to Lithgow and Bathurst. Rose dale is not the only deposit of historical significance in Harley. The original settlement of Harley is only five kilometers down the road. Other areas of interest include the township of Harley Vale, this area rose to significance with the discovery of shale oil. The township swelled as mines opened up, rail links were built and hotels were built to supply the thirsty miners. One of these was the Comet Inn (named after a brand of kerosene produced at Harley).

Your own country estate with a manager to look behind the day to day running of your farm, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the invigorating environment of the Blue Mountains and Lithgow Districts. Harley Valley Holiday Farm, is only 1.5 hours drive from Sydney. Whether it be horse riding, dirt bike riding or simply relaxing, this is the deposit for you. The farm has 30 companies owned horses available for members to ride free of charge. With 27 acres of dirt bike tracks catering for all ages and skill levels from pee wee to firm core motocross. Free ride, or participate in one of the organized bike weekends held every couple of months. Members ride release of charge, and again, you can bring guests along to ride for a small charge. Harley Valley Holiday Farm is aimed at the family, with plenty to do for kids and adults alike. One of the things that people are looking for is a safe cordial deposit where their kids can experience the fun and education that can only be found in a country environment. Some of the facilities on the farm include. Horse Riding adminew 20160517T00:03:2300:00 Horse riding is available all year round for members and immediate family as part of your annual levy fee. Horses are a major part of Harley Valley Holiday Farm. As a Member of Harley Valley Holiday Farm you and your family can appreciate riding and getting to know the 30 or so horses and ponies owned by the farm at no surplus cost, every time you visit. Included in your membership are the weekend programs of lessons and succeed rides as healthy as the variety of equestrian activities held daily throughout every week of the school holidays. The farm has excellent facilities for equestrian activities including lovely trails, stables, sand covered arenas and a round yard as well as some of the most knowledgeable wranglers and instructors in the Blue Mountains. Come and face our cordial staff as they take you through your paces (the horses already know what they have to do). Not only does the Farm provide a unique and affordable opportunity for families to enjoy horse riding all year round, it also offers Members the chance to safely learn about all aspects of horsemanship and improve their riding skills no matter what their level or goal. Harley Valley Holiday Farm has a motorbike paddock that covers 27 acres and has different styles of tracks including the motocross, endurance and pee wee tracks that are maintained to be sound for all levels of riders. The Motorbike Paddock is a very family orientated area with many kids riding with parents and friends. Motorbike weekends are held about every two months and are run to encourage the kids by providing hard events in a sound environment. The events are merriment and aim to elevate the smooth of skill of the riders at all levels of ability. From the solid core motocrosses, to the pee wee’s, Harley Valley Holiday Farm has somewhere to ride and have fun. There are storage facilities on site for annual rental, or guest cages for day weekend visitors to ensure your bikes are fully secured at all times. This is perfect for those who wish to put their dirt bike riding skills to the test against others in a safe, laughter environment.